Cyber Security Breach Exposes 66,000 Vietnamese Personal Accounts
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- Published on 26 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Approximately 66,000 Vietnamese Facebook, Gmail and Yahoo accounts have been stolen in a newly discovered cyber heist, experts recently revealed.
[Photos] The Vibrant Past of Saigon's Quach Thi Trang Roundabout in the 1960s
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- Published on 26 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
From the city’s early days until recently, Saigon’s Quach Thi Trang roundabout has always been a muse for traveling photographers.
Saigon's First River Bus Route to Open This August
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- Published on 26 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
In an effort to ameliorate Saigon’s chronic congestion issues, city officials are debuting the metropolis’ first-ever river bus route soon.
Weekend News Roundup: 10,000 Vinasun Cabbies Seek Permission to Rally Against Uber, Grab
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- Published on 26 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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[Photos] The Last Vestiges of Saigon's Natural Landscape in District 2
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- Published on 24 June 2017
- Written by Brian Letwin. Photos by Brian Letwin.
On the eastern edge of District 2’s An Phu lies one of the last vestiges of Saigon's wilderness, a shrinking area that is slowly being chipped away for new infrastructure projects and dense developments.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 23 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
Hẻm Gems: Co Huoi and Her West-of-the-Border Delights
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- Published on 23 June 2017
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
One of my favorite Saigon pastimes is wandering around strange neighborhoods. If you’re feeling lost or bored or lonely or just a little too comfortable, have someone drop you off in a district you don’t know and just walk around for a while. In this exercise, two things are guaranteed: 1) You will learn something new. 2) There will definitely be food.
Late-Night Fire Destroys D4 Warehouse, Alarms Nearby Residents
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- Published on 23 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last night, a large fire claimed parts of District 4’s riverside warehouse complex, creating alarm among local residents, who feared the blaze would spread to their homes.
Morning News Roundup: Vietnam Electricity Tops Country’s Debtor List With $9.7bn in Liabilities
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- Published on 23 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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[Photos] 19th Century Japanese Scroll Depicts Raucous Fart Battles
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- Published on 22 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Though some may try to deny it, everyone loves a good fart joke, and it seems the 19th-century Japanese were no different.
Saigon Welcomes New LGBT-Friendly Health Care Service
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- Published on 22 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam is inching toward a more gender-inclusive society with a new LGBT-friendly health center.
Hanoi's 5-Star Hotels Are Fully Booked Until Early 2018
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- Published on 22 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
For wealthy travelers, Hanoi seems to be the “it” destination to explore this year.
Saigon Spaces: Huy Nguyen's Home for Repurposed Vintage Treasures
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- Published on 22 June 2017
- Written by Lottie Barnett. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
Huy Nguyen’s lovingly restored colonial-era bolt-hole, tucked away above a hẻm off Nguyen Hue, is a masterclass in making the best use of small spaces. As the owner of Mountain Retreat restaurant, Nguyen has a little black book of contacts and suppliers that was invaluable throughout the place’s six-week renovation. The result is a living portfolio of his own personal aesthetic, combined with authentic and witty nods to Vietnam’s past. The 30-square-meter space is a concise illustration of Saigon’s aesthetic history.
E-Commerce Boosts Vietnam Brand Presence in Foreign Markets
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- Published on 22 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam’s products have begun conquering global markets.
Morning News Roundup: Shaky Internet Connections in Vietnam as New Undersea Cable Breaks
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- Published on 22 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Vietnam's Work Environment Is Asia’s Most Gender-Diverse: Report
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- Published on 21 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Gender diversity throughout corporations in Asia is very low, but Vietnam has the continent's largest percentage of women in its boardrooms.
Saigon to Face 4-Hour Water Supply Outage Tonight
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- Published on 21 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Alberto Prieto.
Fill up your tanks - there may be a temporary disruption to the water supply in your hood tonight.
Binh Thanh Debuts New App to Help Residents Report Legal Violations
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- Published on 21 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
An app which lets residents of Binh Thanh District submit legal violations to local authorities has been successful in a pilot run.
Morning News Roundup: Experts Warn of More Deadly Heat Waves for Vietnam
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- Published on 21 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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China Reveals Plan to Grow Potatoes on the Moon
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- Published on 20 June 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
As part of next year’s Chang’e-4 mission, Chinese scientists plan to grow potatoes inside a moon-bound mini-ecosystem.
