Vo Trong Nghia Brings Low-Cost Prefabricated S Houses to Northern Vietnam
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- Published on 17 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Could Vo Trong Nghia's low-cost prefabricated S House provide a sustainable solution for Vietnam’s architectural needs?
Saigon, Da Nang Introduce Plans to Restrict Private Vehicle Usage in Next Decade
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- Published on 17 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Following in the footsteps of Hanoi, officials in both Da Nang and Saigon are working on plans to restrict private vehicle use by the end of the next decade.
[Photos] Take a Stroll Down the Streets of Saigon in 1970
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- Published on 17 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
The streets of today's Saigon were considerably different from what they were in 1970: fewer cars and motorbikes, and more live pythons.
Vietnam Mulls New Law Allowing Bank Deposits for Foreign Individuals, Organizations
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- Published on 17 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam's central bank has drafted a new circular that would allow non-residents to make bank deposits without requiring proof of residency.
Weekend News Roundup: Tropical Storm Talas Batters Central Vietnam
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- Published on 17 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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- Soc Trang-Con Dao speedboat route launched [Tuoi Tre]
[Photos] Saigon Then & Now: Chợ Cũ
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- Published on 16 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
In today's Saigon, Chợ Cũ on Ton That Dam Street might appear like a derelict wet market, but in its heyday, the street used to be home to a bustling commercial area where merchants from all over Southeast Asia, India and China convened to conduct business.
Saigon Demolishes Co Giang Apartment Complex to Make Room for 30-Story Building
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- Published on 15 July 2017
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Residents of an apartment complex in District 1 were forced to leave their homes last Wednesday when the building was demolished to make room for another project.
Vietnam Still Prefers Mom-and-Pop Shops to Retail Chains: Report
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- Published on 15 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Amidst challenges posed by shopping complexes and supermarkets, traditional stores are maintaining a firm grip on Vietnam’s retail scene.
Vietnam Among the Most Sedentary Countries on Earth: Study
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- Published on 14 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Top photo by Brandon Coleman.
According to a new study by Stanford University researchers, Vietnam is among the most sedentary countries in the world.
Saigon Districts Struggle to Pay for Garbage Collection, Transport Services
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- Published on 14 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Several sanitation companies in Saigon are struggling to pay their workers due to an absence of funds.
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
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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.
