Hẻm Gems: In Search of Saigon's Best Home-Cooked Char Kway Teow
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- Published on 14 July 2017
- Written by Khoi Pham. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
Saigon’s street vendors are a special bunch. They come in various shapes, sizes and backgrounds, but all have one raison d'être: creating the most enticing and memorable dishes that leave patrons yearning for more after a visit.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Reports Outbreak of H5N1 Bird Flu in North
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- Published on 14 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Vietnam's Economic Growth to Outpace China's Next Year: Report
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- Published on 13 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
By next year, Vietnam's economic growth rate is expected to overtake China's performance.
[Renderings] What the Nhon-Hanoi Metro Line Will Look Like in the Future
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- Published on 13 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
As the capital's Cat Linh - Ha Dong urban railway inches closer to the finish line, construction on the Nhon - Hanoi Station route has once again been prolonged to 2021.
[Video] Wanderers: A Reminder of Vietnam's Intricate Beauty
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- Published on 13 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
After spending two months traversing the vast landscapes of Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam, videographer Stanislas Denis documented the intimate beauty of Southeast Asia in a series of contemplative travelogues. The third chapter chronicles his journey in Vietnam.
Bui Vien Walking Street Opening Delayed Indefinitely
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- Published on 13 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Government officials have announced that Bui Vien's "walking street" will not open this Saturday as originally planned.
Vietnam to Launch First-Ever Saola Conservation Program in 2018
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- Published on 13 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Bach Ma National Park, located in Thua Thien-Hue province, will be home to a breeding center for endangered saolas that will open by early 2018.
Morning News Roundup: Can Tho Ex-Traffic Inspectors Get Jail Terms, Life Sentence for Extortion
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- Published on 13 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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- Vietnam mulls bail worth up to $8,700 [Tuoi Tre]
Rihanna's Latest Fashion Project Features Designs by Local Designer Cong Tri
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- Published on 12 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Nguyen Cong Tri's latest collection reportedly impressed Barbadian singer Rihanna so much that she commissioned him to produce three outfits tailored to her size.
Hong Kong Investor Proposes $500m Horse Racetrack Complex in Can Tho
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- Published on 12 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
A Hong Kong-based company has expressed interest in investing US$500 million to construct a horse racetrack in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho.
Power Company Requests to Release Waste Into Sea Near Binh Thuan Marine Reserve
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- Published on 12 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
A power company located in Binh Thuan province is seeking permission to dump 2.4 million cubic meters of "matter" into the sea less than 10 kilometers from a marine reserve.
Morning News Roundup: Human Remains, Artifacts Found at Airport Excavation in HCMC
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- Published on 12 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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[Photos] Quang Binh's Light, Airy Abode: When an Architect Experiments on His Own House
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- Published on 11 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
A local architect in Dong Hoi has created a distinct, airy house that stands apart from more traditional houses in the city.
Cambodian Temple Complex Recognized as World Heritage Site
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- Published on 11 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Sambor Prei Kuk, a Kompong Thom temple site that predates the Angkor period, has been acknowledged by the UN’s cultural organization as a World Heritage site.
Hanoi May Reopen Sealed Arches Under Long Bien Bridge
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- Published on 11 July 2017
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Hanoi residents are expressing both excitement and skepticism about a new plan to reopen all 131 stone arches under the city’s iconic Long Bien Bridge.
Thanh Hoa Police Seize Nearly 3 Tons of Illegal Elephant Ivory
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- Published on 11 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Close to three tons of elephant ivory were seized by Vietnamese authorities in the central province of Thanh Hoa on Saturday.
Morning News Roundup: 5-Star Luxury Just Gets Cheaper at Saigon's Top Hotels
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- Published on 11 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Muji Hotels to Open First in China, Then Japan
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- Published on 10 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
With three new hotels in the making, Japan's minimalist homeware brand Muji appears to be branching out to the hospitality business.
Saigon's Tattoo Culture Flourishes Thanks to Changing Attitudes
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- Published on 10 July 2017
- Written by Ashley Corbett. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
Danis Nguyen remembers the first time he saw a tattoo. It was on TV, in a world far away from his childhood home in Nha Trang: a world of rebellion, electric guitars and round sunglasses. At 18, Nguyen watched music videos by the American rock band Guns N’ Roses with fervor.
Saigon Begins Search for Suspected Mass Grave Near Tan Son Nhat Runways
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- Published on 10 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Local experts have begun excavating a possible mass grave on the grounds of Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
