Morning News Roundup: Vietnam to Auction ‘Lucky’ Vehicle License Plates
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- Published on 07 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Major Saigon Anti-Flooding Project in Trouble After World Bank Axes Funding
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- Published on 06 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Alberto Prieto.
The future of a huge anti-flooding project in Saigon is in doubt after the World Bank ended funding for the work.
[Photos] A Bird's-Eye View of Saigon's Remaining Green Spaces
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- Published on 06 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
As Saigon’s downtown area is slowly being filled with construction projects, a crucial part of its charm and scenery is also being compromised: green spaces.
Vinamilk Is Vietnam's Most Valuable Company: Forbes
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- Published on 06 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Forbes Vietnam has announced Vinamilk as the most valuable homegrown brand in Vietnam for the second straight year.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam to Receive $100m Loan From South Korea for Bridge Projects
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- Published on 06 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Black Teeth: How Vietnam's Hottest Beauty Regimen Went From Vogue to Obscurity
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- Published on 05 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Once the hallmark of youthful beauty in Vietnam, nowadays dyeing one’s teeth black is a dying custom that can only be spotted in the country’s oldest generation.
Religious Groups in Malaysia, Indonesia Call for Starbucks Boycott Over LGBT Support
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- Published on 05 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Muslim organizations in Malaysia and Indonesia have called for a boycott of local Starbucks over the corporation's support for LGBT rights.
Toxin Levels in Seafood From Formosa-Affected Central Provinces Now Normal: Health Ministry
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- Published on 05 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Good news for Vietnam’s seafood lovers: the Ministry of Health recently declared fish from the country’s central provinces safe for consumption.
Hanoi Moves Forward With 2030 Motorbike Ban Despite Expert Opposition
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- Published on 05 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
This week, Hanoi legislators approved a draft resolution to ban motorbike usage in an effort to reduce traffic congestion in the city’s center starting in 2030, despite strong opposition from the public as well as traffic experts.
[Photos] Backyard Atrium Brings Radiance Into This Saigon Tube House
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- Published on 05 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
A back-of-house atrium and a well-designed staircase help to optimize natural lighting and ventilation in this Phu Nhuan tube house.
Military Unit Admonished Over Controversial Construction Project in Ha Long Bay
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- Published on 04 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
Authorities in Quang Ninh province have halted a construction project near Ha Long Bay carried out by the Vietnamese Navy.
[Photos] Hanoi’s Urban Sketchers Capture the City’s Essence By Drawing
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- Published on 04 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Groups of Hanoi residents and visitors of all ages have banded together to capture the city’s disappearing traditional architecture through drawings.
Saigon Notre Dame Basilica Set to Receive $4.4m Makeover
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- Published on 04 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Though there is not yet an official start date, Saigon's Notre Dame Basilica is set to undergo a major renovation in future.
[Photos] Taipei's Ghostly Disused Leprosy Sanitarium
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- Published on 04 July 2017
- Written by Michael Tatarski. Photos by Michael Tatarski.
Taipei is known as a highly advanced, efficient city famous for modern marvels such as the Taipei 101 and a fantastic metro system.
Saigon Officials Approve Bridge Between Thu Thiem and District 7
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- Published on 04 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Saigon’s Thu Thiem Peninsula is getting another bridge.
Morning News Roundup: 24 Exposed to HIV After Helping Road Crash Victims in Vietnam
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- Published on 04 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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- China remains Vietnam's top rice importer [Tuoi Tre]
[Photos] Vietnam’s Last Imperial Wedding
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- Published on 03 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
The wedding of Emperor Bao Dai, Vietnam’s final monarch, and Empress Nam Phuong was one for the ages.
Southern Provinces Aim to Develop $3.6bn Saigon-Can Tho Railway
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- Published on 03 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Ho Chi Minh City authorities are creating a proposal to build a rail network connecting Saigon and five other provinces in the Mekong Delta.
[Video] A Hundred-Year History of Vietnamese Beauty
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- Published on 03 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
In the most recent episode of their 100 Years of Beauty series, WatchCut shines the limelight on the beauty of Vietnamese women throughout history.
Hanoi Launches Double-Decker Bus Tour for Visitors
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- Published on 03 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
In an effort to beef up Hanoi’s tourism sector, local authorities recently launched a city bus tour to give visitors a taste of the capital’s scenery.
