After Complaints, Hanoi Softens Stance on Motorbike Ban
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- Published on 25 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Rather than imposing a sweeping city-wide ban on motorbikes, Hanoi only wants to curb usage during certain times and in certain areas of the city center, local officials say.
[Video] Slick Short Film Highlights the Vibrant Life in Modern Hanoi
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- Published on 25 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
This beautifully shot and edited short video showcases a diverse range of activities and panoramas, capturing snapshots of life in Vietnam's bustling capital.
Tropical Storm Sonca to Strike Central Vietnam Today
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- Published on 25 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Tropical Storm Sonca, the second storm to impact Vietnam in the last week, will make landfall on the central coast later today.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Says Indonesian Navy Shot Its Fishermen in Disputed Water
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- Published on 25 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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[Photos] Gia Long High School and 100 Years of Female Education
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- Published on 24 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Before becoming the prestigious Nguyen Thi Minh Khai High School of today, this District 1 institution used to be home to Gia Long, once Saigon’s most well-known school for girls.
Vietnam's Expanding Beer Market an Attractive Target for Foreign Brewers
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- Published on 24 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Competition among foreign brewers is intensifying as Vietnam is poised to become the biggest beer market in Southeast Asia this year.
Vietnamese Spent $3bn on American Property in Last Year: Report
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- Published on 24 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnamese citizens have once again landed in the top 10 among countries which spend the most on property in the United States.
[Photos] Massive Hydropower Dam Discharge in Hoa Binh Attracts Throngs of Curious On-Lookers
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- Published on 24 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
In Vietnam, even a dam discharge could be a sight to behold for local adrenaline junkies.
Vietnam Vows to Shut Down Bear-Bile Farms, Rescue 1,000 Captive Bears
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- Published on 24 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
The Vietnamese government, in partnership with Animals Asia, has finally agreed to end the cruel practice of bear bile harvesting.
Weekend News Roundup: 2 Dead, 10 Injured in Multiple-Vehicle Crash in HCMC
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- Published on 24 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Sketching Saigon: Charming Indie Cafes Through the Eyes of Taiwanese Illustrator
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- Published on 23 July 2017
- Written by Khoi Pham. Illustrations courtesy of Shao-Chen Lin.
In Shao-Chen Lin’s new sketchbook, On-the-spot Sketching at Cafes in Saigon, Vietnam, the southern metropolis is defined by its most charming aspect: a robust coffee culture that permeates every corner of the city, from weathered downtown apartments to hidden hẻms in the outskirts of District 3.
Cambodia’s Craft Tile Industry Is Going Extinct
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- Published on 22 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Introduced by French colonists over a century ago, tile-making continues throughout Cambodia despite having been abandoned decades ago in France.
[Renderings] Da Nang May Get a Flashy Public Space Along the Han River
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- Published on 22 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
As urban centers across Vietnam compete to become the most modern versions of themselves by 2030, Da Nang is getting a fancy new public space.
[Photos] Flycam Photographers Capture Vietnam's Mesmerizing Landscapes From Above
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- Published on 22 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
From lush, green tea plantations stretching towards the horizon to islets dotting the ocean blue, flycam photography captures unique angles of Vietnam's landscapes in crisp, vivid images.
[Photos] D7 Industrial House Opens to Natural Light, Ventilation
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- Published on 21 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
While some Saigon abodes may opt for an elaborate chandelier or painting as their interior centerpiece, the owner of this house in District 7 decided to make its door the most unique part of the structure.
Despite New $550m Sewer System, Hanoi Streets Remain Vulnerable to Severe Flooding
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- Published on 21 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Hanoi’s streets are still subject to severe flooding despite the completion a US$550 million drainage system.
Hẻm Gems: Kickin' It at Kim Thao's Hột Vịt Lộn Hangout
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- Published on 21 July 2017
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
In the thick of rainy season, afternoon snack spots are hard to come by. Street vendors make do with cement-weighted umbrellas and heavily used tarpaulin, carving out (relatively) dry patches on the sidewalk from which to operate, occasionally disrupted by a tide of rainwater rising to overtake their carts. For the most part, however, outdoor dining is not at its best in the monsoon months.
Morning News Roundup: HCMC Airport Crippled by 5-Hour Traffic Jam
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- Published on 21 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Is Over-Tourism Threatening Sapa?
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- Published on 20 July 2017
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson. Photos by Dana Filek-Gibson.
Heading back from So’s village, there is only one way into Sapa, and one way out.
[Video] Local Youth Orchestra Wows Audience at Tan Son Nhat With Impromptu Performance
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- Published on 20 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Is there a better way to while away time at the airport than to orchestrate an impromptu music performance?
