Saigon Sidewalk-Clearing Campaign Costs Too Much for Modest Gains
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- Published on 28 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
According to recent reports by Saigon authorities, the city's sidewalk reclamation campaign was mostly ineffective in generating income for the city.
Hẻm Gems: Chef Badeh Brings Syrian Cuisine to Saigon
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- Published on 28 July 2017
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
In the small covered area outside the front door, Chef Badeh brings together two of my favorite things: bread and fire.
Morning News Roundup: Venues for Street Vendors to Open in HCMC
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- Published on 28 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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With Ariana Grande, International Pop Culture Comes to Vietnam
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- Published on 27 July 2017
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson.
When Ariana Grande takes the stage at Saigon’s Quan Khu 7 Stadium on August 23, it will be one of the many nights she’s done so during her Dangerous Woman tour. The American pop star will sing her chart-topping hits surrounded by towering speakers and Jumbotrons, spotlights and an army of background dancers – and for Vietnam’s young, tech-savvy, pop culture fanatics, that’s exactly the appeal.
Vietnam's Big Science Competition Wins Ring Hollow to Academics
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- Published on 27 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. .
Vietnamese students are taking home medals from international contests in math, physics and chemistry, but this may have little impact on the country’s education system and scientific progress.
Cambodian Widow Believes Young Cow Is Reincarnation of Dead Husband
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- Published on 27 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Cambodia’s social media scene is buzzing over a cow which a local villager strongly believes to be the reincarnation of her dead husband.
[Photos] A Visit to Nghe An's Verdant Tea 'Islets'
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- Published on 27 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
You’ve probably heard of kayaking in between Ha Long Bay’s mesmerizing limestone rocks, now get ready for a voyage to Nghe An province’s verdant tea islets.
Korean Giant Lotte Breaks Ground on $885m Eco Smart City in Thu Thiem
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- Published on 27 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Lotte, the giant South Korean conglomerate, has agreed to develop a US$885 million complex in District 2's Thu Thiem New Urban Area.
Morning News Roundup: HCMC to Handle Unfinished Construction Projects in Downtown Area
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- Published on 27 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Noise Pollution Throughout Vietnam Negatively Impacts Quality of Life: Study
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- Published on 26 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
About 20% of Vietnam’s population is subject to the effects of noise pollution.
Vietnamese-French Playwright Uncovers Vietnamese Immigrants' Lives on Stage
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- Published on 26 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigon, Caroline Guiale Nguyen's new play, taps into the untold stories of Vietnamese exiles and their struggles to settle themselves abroad.
Japan Airlines, VietJet Air Enter Strategic Partnership
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- Published on 26 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Japan Airlines and VietJet Air have become strategic partners, an agreement that will allow the airlines to expand their networks and improve service.
[Video] A Virtual Tour of Malaysia's Top-Notch Durian Plantation
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- Published on 26 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Most people around here are familiar with the durian fruit and its unique smell; however, not many have actually been to a durian plantation.
Amazon Eyes Southeast Asia Expansion Through Singapore
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- Published on 26 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
It looks like residents of Southeast Asia will soon be able to enjoy American online retailer Amazon’s services.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam May Relax Flying Rules to Assist Travelers Who Lose Passports
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- Published on 26 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Ha Giang Artisan Brings Mong Flax Brocade to International Markets
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- Published on 25 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
An entrepreneurial artisan from Ha Giang province recently made the list of the top 50 most influential women in Vietnam in 2017 because of her contribution in bridging the gap between her hometown’s flax brocade and international markets.
Saigon Spaces: Reuse, Recycle and Reinvent
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- Published on 25 July 2017
- Written by Lottie Barnett. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
In a slightly tired traditional tenement block in District 1 is Huong Nguyen’s latest renovation project, a studio apartment overlooking Nguyen Du. Shaded by an old tamarind tree, the building was originally meant to house French civil servants, and later served as a hotel patronized by Americans during the war.
After Complaints, Hanoi Softens Stance on Motorbike Ban
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- Published on 25 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Rather than imposing a sweeping city-wide ban on motorbikes, Hanoi only wants to curb usage during certain times and in certain areas of the city center, local officials say.
[Video] Slick Short Film Highlights the Vibrant Life in Modern Hanoi
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- Published on 25 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
This beautifully shot and edited short video showcases a diverse range of activities and panoramas, capturing snapshots of life in Vietnam's bustling capital.
Tropical Storm Sonca to Strike Central Vietnam Today
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- Published on 25 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Tropical Storm Sonca, the second storm to impact Vietnam in the last week, will make landfall on the central coast later today.
