Morning News Roundup: Locals Team Up Against Sand Thieves in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta
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- Published on 30 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Glee's Vietnam Remake to Premiere This August Amid Online Controversy
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- Published on 29 June 2017
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'Gleeks' in Vietnam have mixed feelings about the remake of the popular American musical show Glee.
Bringing Literature to Life: Kickstarter Campaign Aims to Translate 2 Vietnamese Novels
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- Published on 29 June 2017
- Written by Michael Tatarski.
For Minh Bui Jones, editor and founder of the Mekong Review, the greatest pleasure of his work is discovering an exciting book or writer that he has never heard of before.
Chinese Tourist Delays Flight by Throwing Coins Into Jet Engine for 'Good Luck'
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- Published on 29 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
A China Southern Airlines flight was recently held up for hours after an elderly Chinese tourist allegedly threw coins into one of the plane’s engines for “good luck”.
Vietnam's Gender Imbalance to Have Major Consequences by 2050: Report
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- Published on 29 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
As the United Nation’s World Population Day approaches on July 11, Vietnam must face its ongoing struggle with gender imbalance throughout its population.
Ministry of Transport Bans Uber and Grab Carpooling Services
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- Published on 29 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam's Ministry of Transport has banned new carpooling services from Uber and Grab.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam’s Employers, Unions Fight Again Over Wage Increase
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- Published on 29 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Urban Art Flourishes in Cambodia Despite Challenges
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- Published on 28 June 2017
- Written by Jessica Tana. Top photo by Dominic Ronzo.
Cambodia’s Urban Arts Festival has had its fair share of controversy in only two years, however that hasn’t stopped the festival’s founders and aspiring artists from inspiring the next generation of Khmer street artists.
[Video] Wrong-Way Driver in Saigon River Tunnel Crash May Be Criminally Charged
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- Published on 28 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
A driver who caused a major accident by driving through the Saigon River Tunnel in the wrong direction last week may face criminal charges.
Jetstar Pacific to Fly Directly From Hanoi and Da Nang to Osaka This Fall
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- Published on 28 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
Globetrotters on a budget will soon be able to jet off from Vietnam to Japan via Jetstar Pacific's new direct routes.
[Photos] Thuan Kieu Plaza Receives Makeover, May Open Again This September
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- Published on 28 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
One of Saigon’s most iconic landmarks of the early 2000s – Thuan Kieu Plaza – is receiving a makeover.
Vingroup to Invest $4.4bn in Hanoi Urban Railways
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- Published on 28 June 2017
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Vingroup, one of Vietnam's largest property developers, plans to invest US$4.4 billion in urban railway projects in Hanoi.
Morning News Roundup: UN to Assess Vietnam’s Readiness for Peace-Keeping Activities
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- Published on 28 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Starbucks Japan to Open in 100-Year-Old Kyoto Townhouse
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- Published on 27 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Starbucks is attempting to merge its coffee culture with Japan's century-old traditions in the chain’s newest Kyoto location.
Vietnam's Sluggish Internet to Continue Until Mid-July
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- Published on 27 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Image by Anh H.
It looks like Vietnam’s internet issues will persist for the next few weeks as local internet service providers scramble to fix a broken undersea cable.
[Video] Taiwan's Stinky Tofu Is Not a Dish for the Faint-Hearted
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- Published on 27 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Like Southeast Asia’s slew of durian desserts, Taiwan’s stinky tofu dishes are an acquired taste.
World Bank Approves $300m Fund for Road Upgrades and Forest Protection in Vietnam
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- Published on 27 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
The World Bank will provide a new fund worth US$300 million to aid communities in Vietnam's Central Highlands and a number of coastal areas.
Morning News Roundup: Japan Holds First National Vietnamese Language Exam
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- Published on 27 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Alexander McMillan.
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Hanoi's Traditional Chicken Feather Duster Vendors Feel Pain of Mass-Produced Competition
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- Published on 26 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Cheap, mass-produced dusters are putting Hanoi's traditional chicken feather duster vendors under financial pressure.
Vietnamese Architects Clinch Awards for 'Most Friendly and Inclusive Designs'
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- Published on 26 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
The International Union of Architects (UIA) announced the winners of the 2017 edition of the “Friendly and Inclusive Spaces Awards,” with Vietnamese firms Vo Trong Nghia Architects and H&P Architects each taking home an award.
