Vietnam to Launch First-Ever Saola Conservation Program in 2018
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- Published on 13 July 2017
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Bach Ma National Park, located in Thua Thien-Hue province, will be home to a breeding center for endangered saolas that will open by early 2018.
Morning News Roundup: Can Tho Ex-Traffic Inspectors Get Jail Terms, Life Sentence for Extortion
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- Published on 13 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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- Vietnam mulls bail worth up to $8,700 [Tuoi Tre]
Rihanna's Latest Fashion Project Features Designs by Local Designer Cong Tri
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- Published on 12 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Nguyen Cong Tri's latest collection reportedly impressed Barbadian singer Rihanna so much that she commissioned him to produce three outfits tailored to her size.
Hong Kong Investor Proposes $500m Horse Racetrack Complex in Can Tho
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- Published on 12 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
A Hong Kong-based company has expressed interest in investing US$500 million to construct a horse racetrack in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho.
Power Company Requests to Release Waste Into Sea Near Binh Thuan Marine Reserve
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- Published on 12 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
A power company located in Binh Thuan province is seeking permission to dump 2.4 million cubic meters of "matter" into the sea less than 10 kilometers from a marine reserve.
Morning News Roundup: Human Remains, Artifacts Found at Airport Excavation in HCMC
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- Published on 12 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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[Photos] Quang Binh's Light, Airy Abode: When an Architect Experiments on His Own House
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- Published on 11 July 2017
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A local architect in Dong Hoi has created a distinct, airy house that stands apart from more traditional houses in the city.
Cambodian Temple Complex Recognized as World Heritage Site
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- Published on 11 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Sambor Prei Kuk, a Kompong Thom temple site that predates the Angkor period, has been acknowledged by the UN’s cultural organization as a World Heritage site.
Hanoi May Reopen Sealed Arches Under Long Bien Bridge
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- Published on 11 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Hanoi residents are expressing both excitement and skepticism about a new plan to reopen all 131 stone arches under the city’s iconic Long Bien Bridge.
Thanh Hoa Police Seize Nearly 3 Tons of Illegal Elephant Ivory
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- Published on 11 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Close to three tons of elephant ivory were seized by Vietnamese authorities in the central province of Thanh Hoa on Saturday.
Morning News Roundup: 5-Star Luxury Just Gets Cheaper at Saigon's Top Hotels
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- Published on 11 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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Muji Hotels to Open First in China, Then Japan
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- Published on 10 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
With three new hotels in the making, Japan's minimalist homeware brand Muji appears to be branching out to the hospitality business.
Saigon's Tattoo Culture Flourishes Thanks to Changing Attitudes
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- Published on 10 July 2017
- Written by Ashley Corbett. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
Danis Nguyen remembers the first time he saw a tattoo. It was on TV, in a world far away from his childhood home in Nha Trang: a world of rebellion, electric guitars and round sunglasses. At 18, Nguyen watched music videos by the American rock band Guns N’ Roses with fervor.
Saigon Begins Search for Suspected Mass Grave Near Tan Son Nhat Runways
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- Published on 10 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Local experts have begun excavating a possible mass grave on the grounds of Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
[Video] A Rare Look Into Indochina From the French Perspective
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- Published on 10 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
It’s not particularly difficult to seek out a good collection of old Saigon photos, as the city has always been a muse for photographers from all walks of life. However, old video footage of the country might be a little harder to procure, which makes this documentary about Indochina under French occupation a rare find.
Traffic Jams Are Costing Hanoi $600m Annually: Studies
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- Published on 10 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Government studies have calculated that traffic jams cause VND12.6 trillion (US$600 million) in economic losses every year in Hanoi.
Weekend News Roundup: HCMC Ranks Among Best Cities for Solo Travelers
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- Published on 10 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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In Vietnam, Taboo and Tradition Hinder Contraception Awareness
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- Published on 09 July 2017
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson. Photos by Brandon Coleman.
With many urban Vietnamese waiting longer to get married, the country’s younger generations are recognizing the need to open up about sex education in the conservative country.
VietJet Employees at Noi Bai Take Sick Leave en Masse, Delay 11 Flights
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- Published on 09 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Fifteen ground service personnel at Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport simultaneously took sick leave on Tuesday, delaying 11 VietJet flights at the facility.
Teenage Indonesian Girls Shred Muslim Stereotypes With Heavy Metal Band
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- Published on 08 July 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Not necessarily your typical thrash metal band, and not necessarily your typical teenage girls, this trio expresses their ideas and love of metal from beneath traditional hijabs.
