Hanoi's Skinny-Dipping Club Bares All for Fitness, Fun and Friendship
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- Published on 01 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam’s capital city has a reputation for being a pretty conservative place. So it might come as a surprise for some to know that there is an entire community of adult men who like to skinny-dip near Hanoi's city center.
Dong Nai Crowd Brutally Attacks Two Dog Thieves, Burns Motorbike
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- Published on 01 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Two dog thieves were severely beaten by a crowd after being caught red-handed in Dong Nai province late last week.
[Photos] Saigon Rushes to Finish First River Bus Route for August Launch
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- Published on 01 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigon’s first river bus route is slowly taking shape as municipal officials aim to launch the service this month.
Morning News Roundup: HCMC to Have 1,000 New Buses by 2020
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- Published on 01 August 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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[Podcast] Renovation Generation: Suboi's Hard-Earned Wisdom
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- Published on 31 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
For Renovation Generation’s latest installment, the Hanoi-based team took a trip down to Saigon to speak with the country’s "Queen of Hip-Hop", Suboi.
Vietnam Struggles to Contain Nationwide Dengue Fever Outbreak
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- Published on 31 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
An ongoing nationwide dengue fever outbreak has health officials scrambling to halt its spread.
Vietnam Ranks 101st Out of 195 Countries on Cybersecurity: UN Report
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- Published on 31 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam has a lot of work to do to make sure its cybersecurity infrastructure keeps up with its economic growth.
[Photos] A Day in the Life of Ninh Thuan's Shepherds
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- Published on 31 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
In Ninh Thuan province, local shepherds lead a nomadic life, traversing the region's barren land to look after some of the country’s largest sheep herds.
Weekend News Roundup: Malaysia Sets Oct 2 for Trial of Suspects in Kim Jong Nam Killing
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- Published on 31 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Khoi Pham.
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Street Cred: The Ill-Fated Power Couple of Vietnam's Literary Scene in the 1980s
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- Published on 30 July 2017
- Written by Khoi Pham. Illustration by Andy Tran.
It’s been almost three decades since that fateful day in 1988 when, in a blink of an eye, Vietnam’s literary scene was robbed off two most beloved talents. Luu Quang Vu and Xuan Quynh’s death was something of a national tragedy in the late 1980s, but their legacy has lived on through their body of work and life story.
Old Saigon Building of the Week: Hotel Majestic Saigon
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- Published on 29 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
The 92-year-old Hotel Majestic has seen many incarnations, most notably becoming the first Vietnamese managed five-star hotel in Saigon. But the rest of the building’s nine-decade existence has been just as rich.
[Video] This 'Super Pump' Is Supposed to Help Nguyen Huu Canh's Flooding Woes
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- Published on 28 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
To tackle chronic flooding issues on one of Saigon's busiest streets, municipal authorities are installing a “super pump” in the hope of helping Nguyen Huu Canh's sewer system remove rainwater faster this rainy season.
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.
